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Diaz is a career minor leaguer and has yet to make his major league debut. He'll likely open next season at the Triple-A level. Sat, Dec 1, 2012 12:13:00 PM

Rangers designated RHP Jose Diaz for assignment.

Diaz allowed an unearned run in an inning during his brief stay with the Rangers. Fri, Jul 18, 2008 07:47:00 PM

Rangers purchased the contract of RHP Jose Diaz from Double-A Frisco.

Let go by the Mets after going 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA in the rotation at Triple-A, Diaz latched on with the Rangers' Double-A team and has posted a 3.95 ERA with a 13/11 K/BB ratio in 13 2/3 innings as a reliever. He profiles as a marginal middle reliever at best and likely won't be long for the majors. Fri, Jul 11, 2008 05:22:00 PM

Free-agent right-hander Jose Diaz is close to signing with the Yokohama Bay Stars of Japan.

Diaz, whom the Royals acquired from the Rangers for Matt Stairs on July 31, became a free agent after being removed from the 40-man roster last month. He had a 10.80 ERA in four appearances for the Royals in September. Tue, Nov 7, 2006 11:36:00 AM

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Scooter Gennett missed Friday's spring game against the Brewers with a sore right shoulder but expects to be back soon.

Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports Gennett's injury is not serious despite missing the last two games. Gennett himself said "It's not worth an MRI, I will be back in there, pain free" in a couple of days. The former Brewer will serve as the starting second baseman for the Reds this season after hitting .295 with 27 home runs and 97 RBI in just 461 at-bats last year.

An MRI has revealed that Anthony DeSclafani is dealing with a strained oblique.

DeSclafani felt the discomfort during his start Friday, which helps explain why his velocity was down. The Reds aren't offering a timetable for a return, but this is something that figures to send him to the disabled list in all likelihood. It's a bummer for the Reds and for DeSclafani, who was limited to just three rehab starts last season due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. He also began the 2016 season on the DL with an oblique strain.

The Friday session was roughly 15 pitches, Price said. "If all goes well, we can anticipate sliding him into a game," Price said Saturday. Opening Day is less than two weeks away, making it hard to envision Finnegan being ready for a starting role as he recovers from the biceps strain sustained earlier in camp, but he could be close behind. The Reds have a number of pitchers vying for starting spots, including Cody Reed, Tyler Mahle, Sal Romano and Amir Garrett, in Finnegan's anticipated absence.